Welcome back to the Weekend Playlist! This week, we're going to take a look at something fairly specific: songs inspired by William Gibson's various works. While compiling my master list, I was surprised at the number of artists who have been specifically inspired by him. In retrospect, it's an easy thing to see: Gibson's vision is far reaching, and his Continue Reading →

REVIEW SUMMARY: A near-identical translation of the source material, with the same problems, too. MY RATING: BRIEF SYNOPSIS: Paul tries to help his younger, troubled brother Don, who is being followed by an alien, clean up his act. MY REVIEW: PROS: A near-exact translation of the Jonathan Lethem story on which it is based. CONS: Suffers from the same Continue Reading →

Fresh off their success with the new Sherlock TV series, where Sherlock Holmes now exists in modern day London, the BBC is apparently adapting Douglas Adams' Dirk Gently books for the small screen. There's really not a lot to go on in the below trailer, but it has a Monk feel to it. The lead actor even looks a bit Continue Reading →